Teaching Assistant Grade 2 - SEN

St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Havering Drive,
Romford,
Essex
RM1 4BT

(01708-745971)

Head Teacher: Stephanie Ellner

5 x Teaching Assistants, Grade 2 - SEN

Fixed Term Part-time Positions until 31/08/2015

APTC 3 points 14 - 17

Required September/October 2014

Positions 1 & 2: Reception Year, 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m., 20 hours per week, term time only

Positions 3 & 4: Reception Year, 12.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m., 15 hours per week, term time only

Position 5: Year 6, 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon, 17.5 hours per week, term time only

PLEASE STATE IN YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT ON THE APPLICATION FORM  IN WHICH POST(S) YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED.

St Edward's is a large, friendly, caring school with high standards and expectations. Governors are looking to appoint six SEN Part-Time Teaching Assistants to work with three specific children, with Statements of SEN, in Reception Year and Year 6.

We are looking for teaching assistants who:

• are experienced in supporting pupils with learning difficulties;
• are enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative;
• are effective communicators with pupils and staff;
• possess good literacy and numeracy skills;
• are able to deal with a child's physical, medical, emotional and behavioural needs;
• have a good sense of humour.

You would be expected to:

• work under direct supervision by the class teacher and at times be expected to use your own initiative to organise activities and tasks;
• use initiative and contribute to creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment;
• work in partnership with other teaching assistants;
• support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for the pupil;
• create simple resources to support the pupil's work, as appropriate;
• attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head Teacher.

Please apply online. If you experience difficulties, please contact Education HR on 01708 434255.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 3rd September (12 noon)

We are sorry but it is not possible for us to notify unsuccessful candidates individually. Therefore, if you have not heard from us by Friday 12th September, we regret that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Equal Opportunities

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.

Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education 'Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Settings 2007' guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council

How to apply

To apply online please visit www.haveringschools.jobs